PayPal’s US dollar-pegged stablecoin, PayPal USD, has surpassed $1 billion in total market capitalization, according to data from CoinMarketCap.

CoinDesk offers timely reporting and analysis of cryptocurrency and upcoming elections, in their series “Election Coverage 2024.”

The CT Blockchain Association continues its ongoing educational series on blockchain, with “Advancing Blockchain with Regulation.” This one-minute video presents three powerful ways that policymakers have the opportunity to shape the future of blockchain.

In a recent article in Consensus Magazine, CoinDesk presents analysis of the current convergence of technologies in its article “The Unifed Future of AI, Blockchain and Virtual Worlds in 2024.”

CNBC’s Crypto World has featured a deep dive into Austin’s vibrant Bitcoin scene. The article and video discuss the site of Bitcoin gatherings at a headquarters near the Texas State Capitol, where Bitcoin enthusiasts congregate to discuss newly-launched bitcoin ETFS, ordinals (Bitcoin’s NFTs), and other issues and innovations in Bitcoin.

The CT Blockchain Association continues its ongoing educational series on blockchain, with “Advancing Blockchain with Regulation.” This one-minute video presents three powerful ways that policymakers have the opportunity to shape the future of blockchain.

According to Blockworks Bitcoin halving is expected to take place on or around April 20. CoinDesk has published a useful guide to understanding this four-year phenomenon, “Bitcoin Halving, Explained.”

“Oasis Pro, a company specializing in blockchain technology, has hired Alana Ackerson as its president as it expands.” (Bloomberg)

U.S. regulators approved bitcoin ETFs, dramatically broadening access to the 15-year-old cryptocurrency.

“Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC), the largest and leading industry association for the blockchain technology and digital assets ecosystem, and U.S. Blockchain Coalition (USBC), a non-profit coalition of state-focused blockchain associations, influencers and organizations, today announce their merger at North American Blockchain Summit.”

Pat LaVecchia, CEO of Oasis Pro and Connecticut Blockchain Association Board Member, shares his expert insights into the significance of blockchain, and its potential to impact myriad, widespread industries in the state of Connecticut and beyond.

The CT Blockchain Association is very pleased to share that The Hartford Business Journal has recently highlighted Troy A. Paredes joining the CBA team as Strategic Advisor.

Learn about how blockchain technology can improve cybersecurity in this one-minute video from the CT Blockchain Association’s ongoing educational series.

CBA Board Member Julie Stitzel to Speak at CoinDesk’s State of Crypto Conference

The CT Blockchain Association is extremely pleased to welcome Troy A. Paredes as Strategic Advisor. Mr. Paredes will lend his tremendous expertise to consulting on matters relating to blockchain, finance, and strategy.

“Prada Group Uses Blockchain Technology to Verify Authenticity of Products” (CryptoNews)

The federal government announced new proposed tax reporting rules for cryptocurrency sales and exchanges today. Blockchain Association CEO Kristin Smith offered the following thoughtful response.

CT Blockchain Association President and Founder Alan Deckman participated in a Blockchain Roundtable hosted by Mayor Caroline Simmon in Stamford, CT, on Tuesday, August 22, 2023.

The CT Blockchain Association is thrilled to announce that we will be joining the North American Blockchain Summit (November 15-17, 2023).

The IRS has published a helpful and informative guide to Frequently Asked Questions on Virtual Currency Transactions.